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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-horse-racing" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON HORSE RACING</h2>
Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Leathernecks? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Western Illinois is favored by -7.5 at home against Central Arkansas.</p><h3>CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Western Hall at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Leathernecks.</li><li>Even though we have Western Illinois winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bears Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Arkansas faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 7th, as they went on the road to take on the Utah Runnin' Utes. The Bears were heavy underdogs, entering the game as +30 point underdogs, and they were unable to cover the spread in a 98-63 loss.</p> 

<p>Central Arkansas struggled early, trailing 45-18 at halftime. Although they picked up their scoring in the 2nd half with 45 points, they also allowed 53 points to Utah. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.</p><p>Central Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.3% from the field and 27.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 40 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Gabe Madsen led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 13 threes and shooting 56.2% overall. Layne Taylor and Mason Madsen each added 15 points, with Mason hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% rate. Mike Sharavjamts contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 30% from deep.</p><p>Central Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 98 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Bears allowed 19 three-pointers on 50 attempts, a 38% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Central Arkansas sent their opponent to the stripe 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws, good for 82%. The Bears also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Leathernecks Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Illinois dropped their recent game to Green Bay, losing 87-73 at home on Wednesday, November 13th. The Leathernecks were -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 47-26 at halftime, Western Illinois scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, but their improved play wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>Western Illinois put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 52.6% of their threes, going 10-for-19, but struggled from the free-throw line, making just 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%).</p> <p>Anthony Roy led the way with 35 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from deep (8/12). Ryan Myers added 26 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes (83.3%). The Leathernecks had just 2 assists as a team, but grabbed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. They did manage to hold them to 39% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 18 of 46 shots.</p> <p>However, the Leathernecks had trouble defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot 52%, hitting 10 of 19 threes. Western Illinois also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 7 free throws.</p>

Central Arkansas Bears vs Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The Wild are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+155)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Wild improved to 10-2-2 with a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota entered the game as the puck line favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 3 goals fell short of the total, and the Wild didn’t cover the puck line.</p>

<p>Ryan Hartman scored first for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>In their 2-1 overtime win against Toronto, the Wild took 33 shots on goal but only scored twice. Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period, while Matt Boldy added his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime.</p> <p>Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. Marco Rossi picked up his seventh assist on Boldy's overtime goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will Chicago Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 5-9-1 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6.</p> 

<p>All four of the Blackhawks’ goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense allowed 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom’s 38 saves helped secure the win.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato picked up his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips got his 1st of the year.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added two assists, giving him 4 for the season.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago finished with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to cut down on penalties, as they had 25 penalty minutes and allowed a late power-play goal to Anaheim.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24